BS 1377 : Part 2 : 1990 stated igninting the sample in a furnace at 440 C (750 C is for fuel usage determination as stated by ASTM). How long? at least 4 hrs or untill no mass change. but i'll take it at 6 hours because the furnace is so hot. (only want to take the sample in once, out once, it's...
Organic content (OC) is an important characteristics when it comes to organic soil, especially peat. Generally, the OC is mainly for classification purposes and can be referred to previous studies that has been done.
Higher OC means less mineral content (Mineral content = 100% - OC). Usually...
